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Post History: Gen Hayashi 林建融

Gen Hayashi 林建融

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Certified or Not, Ethics Is Not Optional, So Why Are We Still Divided? I came across a discussion …In: Certified or Not?

1 week ago

今日、忘れられない通話があった。 医師が「余命は数ヶ月」と伝えた。ただ正確に訳すだけじゃなくて、どう優しく伝えるかをずっと考えてた。 通話が終わったあと、家族の方が画面越しに“ハグ”してくれて、「 …In: 忘れられない通話があった

2 weeks ago

今天接了一通让我忘不了的电话。 医生说，病人只剩下几个月的时间了。我的工作不只是准确翻译，而是用最合适、最温柔的方式，把这份残酷的事实传达出去。 通话结束后，家属隔着屏幕“抱了我一下”，一直跟我说 …In: 忘不了的电话

2 weeks ago

There are moments in this job that stay with you, long after the line disconnects. As interpreter …In: A Call I Won't Forget

2 weeks ago

Have you ever had one of those moments where your brain… freezes? Not because the terminology was …In: Moments That Leave You Speechless!

2 weeks ago

哇也是哦In: 真實靈異經歷

2 weeks ago

太恐怖了In: Hello Kitty Murder Case

2 weeks ago

加油哦！我们翻译，口译的怎么可以认输哈哈！In: 我开始有点撑不住了

2 weeks ago

辛苦你们啦！In: 为什么有人会离开这个行业

2 weeks ago

I enjoy a good story! a fan!In: Sharing some stories that gave me goose bumps!

2 weeks ago

Quote from Yana on April 5, 2026, 16:30 ...lately I’ve been wondering if I should keep going. It t …In: I do enjoy interpreting but...

2 weeks ago

Quote from Guest on April 5, 2026, 02:49 Caller was already angry before the call even started. I …In: I got yelled at for doing my job...

2 weeks ago

Interpreting is an emotional roller coaster ride. I would say the medical team go through the same; …In: I think im breaking down

2 weeks ago

Quote from Cereal Killa on April 5, 2026, 16:47 since I saw several people posting about the job, y …In: Easy target?

2 weeks ago

We all experience the same, so, know that you have others sharing your challenges and frustration an …In: Tired

2 weeks ago

Good Choice! what a classic! both plays the good AND bad guys!In: Face/Off (1997)

3 weeks ago

One of Samuel L Jackson and Kevin Spacey's best!In: The Negotiator (1998), Samuel L. Jackson at His Most Intense

3 weeks ago

It took me a while, but I have finally finished reading this book. Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi’s From Emperor …In: Reading list: From Emperor to Citizen: The Autobiography of Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi (愛新覺羅·溥儀)

3 weeks ago

As someone who lives and breathes horror, from late night paranormal videos and alleged spirit captu …In: A Horror Fan’s Tribute to Junji Ito

3 weeks ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCSh6yy5bq4 Every day the world seems to wake up to another head …In: Where did the music go?

3 weeks ago

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhf2CJMESmYOEvga3IsSn4xvf_yGWXxuw https://www.youtub …In: Interpreting Practice for Mandarin

3 weeks ago

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhf2CJMESmYOOI47MuZWhKF00VoyofZoo https://www.youtub …In: Interpreting Practice for Cantonese

3 weeks ago

Reflections From Inside the Language Services Profession Language interpreters play a crucial rol …In: Why Interpreters Are Quietly Leaving the Industry

3 weeks ago

Reflections on the Future of Language Access In a previous article, I wrote about the hidden real …In: What the Interpreting Industry Needs to Change

3 weeks ago

Quote from Yana on March 28, 2026, 2:39 am hey, interesting, new post, @Gen, what's blowing wa …In: Blowing Water

4 weeks ago

yea...I manually refresh the page, let me check the settings if it does, but it might be annoying fo …In: Blowing Water

4 weeks ago

hello!  you're early lol! but always great to have a response lol!In: Blowing Water

4 weeks ago

Hey peeps! come la! join the water blowing sessions!In: Blowing Water

4 weeks ago

best place to share anything you want!In: Coffee yum!!

4 weeks ago

I do haha!In: Anything to share?

4 weeks ago

I know I probably look bad at saying this about LEPs, but I can't help but tell myself, what th …In: LEPs ohhhh LEPs!

4 weeks ago

hahaha! yes! all the time! int, tell the patient...omg every sentence!In: Interpreters are assistants too!

4 weeks ago

I agree with Yana, it all boils down to how familiar people are with our culture. To be fair, we can …In: Why people assume languages!?

4 weeks ago